West London NHS Trust

Kitchen Porter

The closing date is 25 July 2025

Job summary

We are offering a Full time contract to join our catering team as a catering porter.

As the kitchen porter you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the catering department, assisting in the basic preparation of meals for the patients as part of a team.

As a centre of excellence, you will have to demonstrate a good spirit of team work and excellent communication skills with staff of every level.

You should be able to organise and prioritise your workload against a high level of throughput.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible to create a safe, clean and healthy catering service for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with local and national health and safety and food hygiene legislation, the Catering Department Food Safety and Hygiene Manual and PLACE requirements.

You will ensure compliance with set local operating procedures and accurate documentation of daily tasks which might vary on a day to day basis.

Work closely with the chefs to assist in carrying out of daily tasks including food preparation and in other areas of the kitchen which will include the staff restaurant.

To work as a team to keep the kitchen area clean and using

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,179 a year Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-HSS-E&F-012

Job locations

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of General education
  • Ability to speak, read and write at basic level English

Desirable

  • Level 2 award in food safety. Manual handling qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Sound Employment History

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a similar catering environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good level of literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • Understanding COSHH, Equal opportunities, Diversity

Skills

Essential

  • Team work

Desirable

  • Good relationship with colleagues

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Acceptable attendance to work

Desirable

  • Self-motivated and pride in personal performance and appearance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of General education
  • Ability to speak, read and write at basic level English

Desirable

  • Level 2 award in food safety. Manual handling qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Sound Employment History

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a similar catering environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good level of literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • Understanding COSHH, Equal opportunities, Diversity

Skills

Essential

  • Team work

Desirable

  • Good relationship with colleagues

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Acceptable attendance to work

Desirable

  • Self-motivated and pride in personal performance and appearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Head Chef

Robert Kinnaird

robert.kinnaird@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,179 a year Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-HSS-E&F-012

Job locations

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


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